Al ‘Ilalaul Mutanahiyah

18 Rabi'ul Akhir 144116 December 2019

A Narration Stating That the Angel of Death Visits Homes Every Day

Questionعن جعفر بن محمد، عن أبيه قال: سمعت الحارث بن الخزرج الأنصاري يقول: حدثني أبي: أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يطلب إلى ملك الموت عليه السلام عند رأس رجل من الأنصار فقال: يا ملك الموت ارفق بصاحبي، فإنه مؤمن. قال ملك الموت عليه السلام: يا محمد طب…

30 Muharram 144130 September 2019

A Hadith Stating Five Acts of Worship

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? خمس من العبادة: قلة الطعم، والقعود في المساجد، والنظر إلى الكعبة، والنظر في المصحف من غير أن يقرأه، والنظر في وجه العالم.

8 Sha'ban 143924 April 2018

Sayyiduna ‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice

QuestionIs the following narration correctly attributed to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) or is the statement of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)? إن أخوف ما أخاف عليكم اثنتان: اتباع الهوى، وطول الأمل، فأما اتباع الهوى: فيصد عن الحق، وأما طول الأمل: فينسي الآخرة، ألا وإن الآخرة قد ارتحلت مقبلة، ألا وإن…

15 Jumadal Ula 14391 February 2018

Eating With Two Fingers

QuestionI have come across some narrations which prohibit eating with two fingers as Shaytan does so. Are these authentic?

9 Rajab 14386 April 2017

A Narration Regarding ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? "'Isa ibn Maryam ('alayhis salam) will descend to the earth, get married and have children. He will live for 45 years and will then pass away. He will be buried with me in my grave. 'Isa ('alayhis salam) and I will stand…

7 Dhul Hijjah 143621 September 2015

An Unauthentic Hadith on Lowering the Gaze on the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionAre the following Hadiths from Al Mustadrak authentic? "On the day of Qiyamah it will be called out that everyone should lower their gazes so that Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad can pass" A second narration states that she will pass wearing two green/red garments.

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143631 August 2015

The Reward of Making Fifty Tawaf (Circumambulation of the Ka’bah)

QuestionSayyiduna Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever performed Tawaf of the Ka'bah fifty times, he will be as free of his sins as the day his mother bore him [i.e., free of all minor sins]." After citing the Hadith, Imam Tirmidhi says:…

12 Shawwal 143629 July 2015

Drinking Water on an Empty Stomach

QuestionI would like to know if there is a Hadith where Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) prohibited that water be the first thing drunk in the morning on an empty stomach as this causes different types of illnesses. I received a message saying it is mentioned in Tabarani.

26 Rajab 143615 May 2015

The Hearts of Kings and Leaders Are in Allah’s Control

QuestionWhat is the status of following Hadith Qudsi? Is it an Israely Riwayah (Historical Narration) and can we attribute it to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) as his statement? "I am Allah, there is no king besides Me I am king of kings, The hearts of kings are in My…

22 Rajab 143611 May 2015

Will Only the Clean Enter Jannah?

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? إن الإسلام نظيف فتنظفوا فإنه لا يدخل الجنة إلا نظيف Translation Islam is indeed clean/pure, so cleanse yourself for only the clean will enter Jannah

16 Rajab 14365 May 2015

The Intentions That People Will Have When Performing Hajj

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Soon the rich ones from among my Ummah will perform Hajj for the sake of travel and holiday, the middle class will perform Hajj for commercial purposes, the 'Ulama/Qurra will perform Hajj for the sake of…